2008 Jeep Liberty engine and engine cooling problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2008 Jeep Liberty — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep liberty. While driving 15 mph, a loud scraping noise was detected from the vehicle. The contact stated that the rear heat shield fractured. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made…”
filed May 8, 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep liberty. While driving unknown speeds, the check engine indicator illuminated and there was an abnormal sound emerging from the vehicle. The contact inspected underneath the vehicle and noticed that the heat shield became detached and was on the drivetrain. The…”
filed May 23, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Liberty years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Liberty | 7 | 2% |
| 2010 Liberty | 5 | 3% |
| 2009 Liberty | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 Liberty | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 Liberty | 42 | 3% |
| 2005 Liberty | 43 | 4% |
| 2004 Liberty | 27 | 2% |
| 2003 Liberty | 42 | 3% |
| 2002 Liberty | 85 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Jeep Liberty
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.